Matt

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Learn guitar from novice to professional with an experienced tutor. With over 11 years playing, I teach classical, jazz, electric, bass, and acoustic styles, helping students build skills, confidence,

Guitar
Acoustic Guitar
Electric guitar
Bass guitar
Classical Guitar

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- At Matt's house: San Jose
- online
- at your home or a public place : will travel up to 40 mi. from San Jose

About Matt

I am a passionate guitar tutor with 11 years of teaching and playing experience. I specialize in beginner and early childhood guitar education. I hold a Bachelor of Contemporary Music with a Guitar Major. My lessons are playful, warm, and full of encouragement. I use games, stories, simple songs, and rhythm activities to keep young learners engaged. Children learn best when they feel safe and happy. I am very patient and always move at a pace that suits each child. I focus on building strong basics like posture, rhythm, listening skills, and simple technique. These foundations help students grow into confident musicians. I celebrate small achievements to build motivation and self-belief. Music should feel joyful, not stressful. I work closely with parents to support steady progress. Every child has musical potential. I warmly invite young learners to begin their guitar journey with me.

About the lesson

My teaching approach focuses on building strong guitar basics while encouraging creativity and confidence. I start by understanding each student’s musical taste and goals. Lessons include chords, scales, rhythm, fingerstyle, and picking techniques. I help students explore different genres like rock, blues, jazz, classical, and acoustic styles. For relaxed players, I focus on smooth strumming, song flow, and timing around the fire or in casual settings. For expressive players, I guide them through blues phrasing, bends, improvisation, and feel. Technique is developed step by step to avoid stress or bad habits. I also teach ear training, tone control, and simple music theory. Creativity is encouraged through songwriting and improvisation exercises. Students learn how to practice smart and stay motivated. I support personal expression at every level. My goal is to help each student sound confident and enjoy their guitar journey.

Learn guitar from novice to professional with an experienced tutor. With over 11 years playing, I teach classical, jazz, electric, bass, and acoustic styles, helping students build skills, confidence,

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Learn guitar from novice to professional with an experienced tutor. With over 11 years playing, I teach classical, jazz, electric, bass, and acoustic styles, helping students build skills, confidence,

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About Matt

About the lesson

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Rate

Pack rates

online

Other tutors in Guitar

Ahmad Mazboudi

Mark

Violet

Eleanor

Lily

Margaret

Ella

Greta

Celeste

Debby

Harper

Amelia

Linda

Lauren

Isla

Eleanor

Shirley

Michael

Chris

Andrew

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